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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.96, 708.96 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.96, 708.96 and 256.32 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.96 : 708.96 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.96/708.96 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.96x = 708.96 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.96x = 181,720.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,720.63/472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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